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(a)Identification. A powered patient rotation bed is a device that turns a patient who is restricted to a reclining position. It is intended for medical purposes to treat or prevent bedsores, to treat severe and extensive burns, urinary tract blockage, and to aid circulation.

(b)Classification. Class II (special controls). The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to § 890.9.

This order is effective May 4, 2015. The classification was applicable on June 26, 2014.

21 CFR Part 890

Summary

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) is republishing in its entirety a final order entitled “Medical Devices; Physical Medicine Devices; Classification of the Powered Lower Extremity Exoskeleton” that published in the Federal Register on February 24, 2015. FDA is republishing to correct an inadvertent omission of information. FDA is classifying the powered lower extremity exoskeleton into class II (special controls). The special controls that will apply to the device are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for the powered lower extremity exoskeleton's classification. The Agency is classifying the device into class II (special controls) in order to provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device.

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This order is effective May 4, 2015. The classification was applicable on June 26, 2014.

21 CFR Part 890

Summary

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) is republishing in its entirety a final order entitled “Medical Devices; Physical Medicine Devices; Classification of the Powered Lower Extremity Exoskeleton” that published in the Federal Register on February 24, 2015. FDA is republishing to correct an inadvertent omission of information. FDA is classifying the powered lower extremity exoskeleton into class II (special controls). The special controls that will apply to the device are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for the powered lower extremity exoskeleton's classification. The Agency is classifying the device into class II (special controls) in order to provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device.